Vue prise dans la salle des pas perdus ... c. 19th century

This 19th-century lithograph, *Vue prise dans la salle des pas perdus...*, by Honoré Daumier, is a satirical commentary on political life in France. The artist's distinctive style, which utilizes exaggerated features and gestural lines, creates a humorous yet incisive depiction of a group of individuals, likely politicians, awaiting the reopening of the National Assembly. Daumier's keen eye for social observation and his masterful use of caricature make this piece a prime example of his engagement with the social and political issues of his time.